Royal Canin - Logistics Operations Specialist Hungary (Fixed Term 2 years) at Mars

Job Description:

We are searching for 2 year maternity replacement for the role of logsticics operations specailist in Hungary. The role oversees the Supply Chain tasks execution in a short and mid term horizon, providing support to the local units. It handles day to day operation task enabling goods receiving and logistic order processing, indicating potential bottlenecks or any valuable logistic information on daily basis. Participates in external Logistic Service Provider management, ensuring compliance in qualitative and quantitative KPI’s.

What are we looking for?

1.

Education & Professional Qualification:

• Bachelor’s degree in logistics (preferable), business administration or business operations management area.
• Fluent Market language and English

2. Knowledge/Experience

• Systems knowledge: advanced skills using Microsoft Excel for data analysis, experience using ERP systems, 1NAV/SAP is preferable, as well as experience of using office productivity software – Outlook, Teams, Excel, Powerpoint). Power BI or another advanced reporting tool is a plus.

• Strong understanding of Warehouse and transportation activities.

• Ability to lead and facilitate effective meetings, with a mix of functions and management levels.

• Negotiation and contract management for external providers.

• Preferably, the jobholder has working knowledge of the local trade environment.

• Good understanding of project management.

• Action and Process oriented.

What will be your key responsibilities?

• Manages 3PL relationship and fulfillment of contractual KPI’s

• Manages goods inbound process from factories, handling multiple suppliers.

• Supports local unit for Logistic Service Provider related activities

• Takes responsibility for inventory management and reconciliation between ERP and WMS.

• Coordinates the invoicing and destruction process for warehouse damaged & missing items.

Propose cost or quality improvements in logistic operations.

• Provides data analysis on request for cost and service improvement initiatives.

The Royal Canin company, the owner of the ROYAL CANIN® brand, is a division of Mars Petcare and the global leader in nutritional health for cats and dogs. For over 50 years, Royal Canin has been committed to providing Health Through Nutrition to cats and dogs while improving the quality of their lives. Founded in 1968 by the French veterinarian Dr. Jean Cathary, Royal Canin has been continually working and partnering with nutritionists, breeders, and veterinarians around the world. Based in Aimargues, in the south of France, we are proudly operating in more than 100 markets with 8,000 Associates all over the globe united by the same purpose. The Royal Canin company, the owner of the ROYAL CANIN® brand, is a division of Mars Petcare and the global leader in nutritional health for cats and dogs. For over 50 years, Royal Canin has been committed to providing Health Through Nutrition to cats and dogs while improving the quality of their lives. Their age, lifestyle, size, breed, and activity level are observed through science in order to produce specific diets for each animal’s specific needs. Carefully curated nutritional products and tailored formulas are available at pet specialty retailers and veterinary hospitals worldwide.

What can you expect from Mars? Work with diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles. Join a purpose driven company, where we’re striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today. A strong focus on learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University. An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.